CBIZ recently released of its 2025 Construction Industry Survey, which gathers insights from the U.S. construction sector representing general contractors and subcontractors, the design/build sector and industry consultants in architectural and engineering firms.
The survey revealed that amid rising interest rates, global uncertainty and persistent labor pressures, U.S. construction leaders are pressing on, refining their strategies without halting work. The results show a balance of cautious project planning in the near term while investing in talent and tech that position them for long-term success.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE SURVEY INCLUDE:
- 67% of firms are raising compensation to address labor shortages
- 62% say material price volatility is the most impactful political issue
- 36% of construction firms admitted they don’t use any tax incentives
- 34% of respondents delayed or canceled projects due to the current financing environment
- 22% say labor shortages caused job delays in 2025
SOURCE: “2025 Construction Industry Survey,” CBIZ //
